Campaigning for environmental and social justice in the London Borough of Brent and beyond. Against cuts and privatisation and for real democracy. Managed by Martin Francis of Brent Green Party but open to all who share these aims.

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Caroline Lucas to speak at Gaza demonstration on Saturday

Campaigners will demonstrate against the siege of Gaza and in support of the Freedom Flotilla 2. The demonstration is timed to commemorate the Nakba, the catastrophe which began in 1948 with the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homeland and continues today with Israel’s violent and illegal siege of Gaza.

Speakers at the demonstration will include:

Andy Slaughter, Labour MP for HammersmithBaroness Jenny Tonge, Liberal Democrat Caroline Lucas, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion Palestinian musician, Reem KelaniJody McIntyre, journalist and political activistJonathan Ledger, General Secretary of NAPO Hugh Lanning, Deputy General Secretary of PCSSimon Dubbins of Unite the Union His Excellency Manuel Hassassian, Palestinian General Delegate to the UKDr Karma Nabulsi, Oxford academic and a former PLO representativeDave Randall, guitarist, producer and composerDiana Neslen of Jews for Justice for PalestiniansKate Hudson of CND Lindsey German of Stop the War

It is supported by a number of other organisations includingAmos Trust, Association of the Palestinian Community in the UK, Communications Workers Union (CWU), Fire Brigades Union (FBU), Friends of Lebanon, Friends of Al-Aqsa, GMB, The Green Party , ICAHD UK, Jews for Justice for Palestinians, Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine, Pax Christi, Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)l, The Russell Tribunal on Palestine, Twinning with Palestine, UNISON, UNITE the Union ,University & College Union (UCU), War on Want, Zaytoun.

CHALLENGE THE CUTS TONIGHT

Brent Fightback will demonstrate against Coalition and Council cuts outside the Civic Centre from 6.30pm.

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Wembley Matters covers local (Brent) and national environmental and social justice issues. Although managed by Martin Francis, a Green Party member, it is open to all who share the aims of environmental and social justice. Posts represent Martin's views and are not those of the Green Party unless explicitly stated.